Coming Soon

I've got some ideas in the works for an upcoming weekly series called "Almost Picture Perfect" where I'll be doing my best to recreate looks from pictures, magazine adds, makeup books, and various face charts (MAC, Stila, Urban Decay and more!). I'll post to looks and I invite you all to recreate them for yourselves. There's also going to be a regular series called "I'm Lovin' It" where I'll feature my favorite products of the moment. I'm also going to unveil my makeup collection. I'd like to be able to label each product and add to my collection before doing so, so look for that later this summer (or is it technically still spring...)

And, I've found some new blogs that I love. One is Kiss & Makeup TV which has leaked a lot of new information about upcoming MAC collections recently. I encourage you all to get to Specktra and get your gossip on, because they look very exciting and I am saving my pennies now. I can't wait for them to be released (no actually, I can because I need to save, big time), and of course I will be posting my opinions here. The other is MAC Color Collections & Face Charts. The name says it all. It's a compilation of detailed information regarding MAC collections from the last 6 or so years, including face charts from those collections which is great for those of us who didn't print them all, or who don't even know what face charts are. They're a great source of inspiration when you are in a makeup rut. The links are in my "Homes Away From Home" sidebar.

And finally, when life settles down, I am going to try and learn the language of HTML and get this blog looking awesome. If you have any ideas or suggestions, shoot them my way.

As always thanks for reading and stay tuned!

Why Oh Why

Does Rachel Ray have her own Olive Oil??!!!??
I don't really like Rachel Ray, her voice annoys me and her cooking isn't great so I don't understand how she has fifty-eleven different shows. And now this?!?






Why oh why does she need her own olive oil! Are the many store brands not enough. What's so special about this one? Is it spiked with Dunkin' Doughnuts coffee and comes complete with a high pitched scratchy voice? That must be it.

Tagged - Whirlwind Part III

So here is the latest tag - I will get catch up on my past due tags soon. And we're off:

My Foundation: Usually it's Px Custom Blend, but now that I've gotten "toasty" I am wearing MAC's Select SPF 15 in NW47.

My Mascara: Right now it's Clinique High Impact but once I run out I am going to give Dior Show a go.

My Blush: Whew, that's hard. I combine MAC's Raizin and Pinch Me with almost everything.

My Eye Shadow: Stila Jezebel. I wear it nearly everyday.

My Day Cream: Origins Balanced Diet. I like it because it's light. I follow that with an SPF as you ALL should.

My Lipstick: Hmmm, maybe Honey Moon or Orchidazzle, both MAC.

My Beauty Product Brand(s) [in alphabetical order]: Cosmetics - MAC, NARS, Prescriptives, Stila, Urban Decay. Face - Arbonne, Origins Hair - Aveda

My Essential Beauty Product(s): MAC Pressed Blot Powder and Lipsmackers balm in Dr. Pepper.

Favorite Makeup Product: Eyes Shadows with Bronzers and Illuminators in second.

My Perfume(s): Channel Chance and V by Valentino (I usually don't divulge that because I don't like people copping my scents)

My Nails: Like CdC I'm not a nail person either, but I also love the Burt's Bees Lemon Cuticle Cream

My Feet: Burt's Bees Coconut Foot Cream

My Hands: Any lotion around, but I live Aveda's hand lotion a lot.

Three Products to Bring on a Deserted Island: Sunscreen, shea butter, and Burt's Bee's Facial Mist for Oily SKin

Woman I Admire For Her Beauty: Iman maybe?

Woman With The Best Sense of Style: Drawing a blank

My Ultimate Dream: I'm gonna keep a lid on that one.

How Do I Define Womanhood: The embodiment of beauty and elegance.


Favorite Fashion Publication: Don't have one.

Tag! You're It.

I've been tagged again, and I promise to get on that really really soon, maybe later tonight (or this morning, I am nocturnal. It make no difference to me). Til' then...

About Me, Random Things Six

In keeping with the weird titles, I took it back, Yoda-style. What you know about that?

So six things:

1 - My favorite color is Kelly green.
2 - I'm a Buddhist
3 - I love piercings, tattoos, and Hippie/Beatnik/Boho types. Let me add, that being "tat-tat-tatted up" is a little different.
Let's keep in tasteful and in moderation folks.
4 - I want to write for television/write plays, although I've only written one [play that is]. I should get on that then, huh?
5 - I went to boarding school, just like Harry Potter!
6 - I've been engaged 3 times. SIKE! Let's see. I own nearly 150 eye shadows, maybe more.

To-Do Lists and Gargantuan Salads

Random title, I know. Let's see how random they can get with each day.

Ode to the To Do List, one of my favorite organizational tools. For those who don't know, I have to write down everything in an almost compulsive way. I've gotten better about it, but at one point I had a workout journal, food journal, spiritual journal, dream journal, puppy log, beauty regimen log, an updated daily planner and PDA, and a mile long daily To-Do List. I've lost some of the behavior tracking baggage, but I still very close to my daily To-Do List. How could I not be? What better way to feel like you've actually accomplished something. [Notice, that wasn't a question] And who doesn't love to cross off something? There is a science to the To-Do List. First, it has to monumental, but feasible. As such, it's not necessary to cross off everything on the list. Roll over is allowed. The likelihood of you finishing everything on the list is slim, however, it is possible, and upon completing everything on the list you can throw yourself a little party. I've yet to complete and entire list, so no cupcakes just yet. Maybe later this week. Second, the list has to have a 2:1 ratio of easy to difficult tasks. Easy tasks include such things as "Take a Shower" "Floss" and "Laundry". Harder tasks include "Work out" "Study Calculus" and "Finish Latest Toni Morrison Novel". I can now cross of "Update Blog" on my list. How productive have you been lately?

I'm a vegetarian and therefore a salad connoisseur. After trying a delicious chopped salad at a local Nashville cafe, Fido, I decided to recreate it and improve upon it's tastiness. Recipe for Twinkle's Salad on Steriods:

* Two parts Wendy's Side Salads
* Finely Chopped Cabbage
* Finely Chopped Spinach
* Diced Tomatoes and Cucumbers
* Garbonzo Beans/Chick Peas
* Diced Mushrooms
* Diced Red, Yellow, and Green Bellpeper
* Diced Red Onion
* Sundried Tomatoes
* Avocado
Drizzled with your dressing of choice (I love Perrin's Seasme Vinagrette and Goddess Dressing from Annie's Naturals) and VOILA!


I dare you to try it and love it!

Happy Start of The Week!

Whew - Part II: Puppy Love and Other Things

On February 9th I welcomed a new member to the family. Fiona, my Bichon Frise puppy. She's been such a bundle of joy (cliche, but true) and so fun to be around. Generally I am not a "dog person". I am most definitely and "cat person" but after meeting my aunt's Bichon (named Hollywood) I knew that I had to have one. So after a month of searching for breeders I found a cute couple in Kentucky who breeds Bichons and other breeds. A friend and I took a day trip, and after many trials and tribulations (this place was in the sticks y'all, so much so that the house didn't have a street address!) and brought home Fiona.

For those of you who are unfamiliar, Bichon's are white "powder puff" dogs who are highly intelligent. Fiona looks like a stuffed animal. She's nearly 5 months old and very small for her breed, which is great for me. The smaller the better.

As sweet as she is, she's a handful and as close to a kid as I ever want to get.

Fiona ---







If I were to write a list called "Things I Love" [excluding friends & family because that's obvious] (which I may very well do), Tina Fey/30 Rock would be in the Top 5. Her comedy is brilliant. So I was more than a little disappointed at her Hillary Clinton plug on SNL a few weeks back. In the first place, who cares who she's supporting and secondly, don't use prime-time television for free endorsements, especially for Hillary Clinton. Just a week or so ago however, Tracy Jordan made a SNL appearance as an answer to Tina Fey. I love it! Obama '08!!!!!

Check out my Myspace page to see the clip (located under "About Me") and do let me know what you think.

Keeping In Touch

Otherwise known as KIT is really difficult to do. I am trying to figure out the best way to keep in touch with my friends in Atlanta while I am away in Nashville. We are in that weird friendship place, you know the point where you don't want to talk on the phone because that would be awkward, emails don't seem fitting, and Facebook and Myspace don't seem like quite enough.
It sucks, but it looks like Facebook and Myspace are mediums of choice. As Tim Gunn from Project Runway would say, "Make it Work!"

Hey you, out there in Bloggerland - How do you keep in touch with friends?

Oh and while we are on the topic of Myspace, be sure to check out my Myspace profile. You can also always ask me any questions via email at paix.all.around@gmail.com. Thanks for reading!

New Year's Eve!!!!

I can't believe it is now New Year's Eve!! I think by a certain age (namely 21) New Year's Eve becomes the new Christmas. I was up late and could barely sleep through the night I was so excited about the drunken debauchery that the 31st of December would bring. Of course I am without definite plans, but I have been assured by close friends that I will not be ringing in the New Year with the parentals, sipping sparkling cider. So while I don't know what I'll be doing, I do know that my makeup will be hot. I'll be sure to take pictures. Here's to you and yours - HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Bah Humbug!

I don't like Christmas. There I said it.

Commercial Christmas

Ho Ho Ho! I don't care so much that Christmas is commercialized, but more that we have a holiday as commercial as Christmas. Going through the mall for something simple is a fright. I am constantly reminded of what I need, want, don't have and can't afford. And I wonder why anyone would ever buy, give, or want a $70 hand lotion set. Why?!?! WHY! Rant over.